nounπShareHeat excited by friction."The long run caused uncomfortable chafe on my thighs. "physicssensationenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInjury or wear caused by friction."The chafe on the inside of her new backpack was causing her shoulder to hurt. "bodymedicinephysiologywearconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVexation; irritation of mind; rage."His constant criticism caused a great deal of chafe in her. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expression of opinionated conflict."The chafe between the parents and the school board was intense, stemming from differing opinions about the new curriculum. "attitudecommunicationpoliticssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm."The rough fabric of the new jacket chafed his skin, making his shoulders sore. "bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate."Being stuck in traffic on the way to work can chafe my nerves. "emotionmindsensationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fret and wear by rubbing."to chafe a cable"wearbodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction."The rough fabric of the new backpack chafed her shoulders after only a few hours of carrying it. "wearbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be worn by rubbing."A cable chafes."wearbodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated."The long, boring meeting chafed at Sarah; she was restless and irritated by the endless talking. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
